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ESTABLISHED in 1878, Lincoln University sits on 58 hectares of green space, just outside Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand.
Ranked in the top 400 universities in the world, and the top 100 in agriculture and forestry ( QS Rankings), it is the only specialist land- based university in New Zealand.
Lincoln University is a key contributor to the primary industries that sit at the core of the New Zealand economy and offers modern teaching on a beautiful, established campus and has a student population of 3,800, from over 60 different countries.
Lincoln University offers a range of specialised programmes from undergraduate to PhD level in the following subjects – Agricultural Science, Agribusiness and Food Marketing, Landscape Architecture, Tourism Management, Environment Management and Policy, Sports and Recreation Management – among a variety of other courses.
It is this focus on land- based courses that first inspired Cheng Jun Meng to enrol in Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Agriculture course.
As a Malaysian student, Cheng was aware of the important role agriculture plays in his country’s economy.
New Zealand is a world leader in agribusiness innovation and Cheng realised there was no better place for him to learn about agriculture and its production methods.
In addition to offering an extensive range of courses, Lincoln University also prides itself on offering its students a holistic education that hones students’ theoretical and practical acumen.
The university’s small class sizes, relevant field trips and strong connections to industry for research collaboration and commercialisation are aimed at nurturing each Lincoln student into knowledgeable professionals.
Lincoln’s Bachelor of Agriculture Degree involves 28 weeks of practical work and as part of his practical, Cheng spent a summer working on a 200 hectare dairy farm with 600 milking cows.
“We’ve had lots of field trips around the South Island to learn about different types of farm management and these field trips have been a highlight of my studies here in New Zealand,” said Cheng.
“The lecturers are very helpful, and the environment here is good for our studies as there are farms all around the school.”
Lincoln University will also be awarding five Global Challenges Scholarships to international undergraduates in 2017.
The scholarships aim to engage passionate and cause- driven students in some of the most pressing issues facing humankind and the planet today such as climate change, food production and security, depleting resources, urban sprawl, the loss of biodiversity and pollution.
Five scholarships, at NZ$ 12,000 ( RM34,367) each, will be offered to selected international students for 2017 who want to be part of the generation that will make a difference.
As part of the scholarship, undergraduates will also become student ambassadors for the Global Challenges programme and will be required to work with the community.
SchoolsLinc and Global Challenges Programme Manager Fiona Scott said the programme was opened up to international students to encourage crosscultural dialogue around the themes of Feed the World, Protect the Future and Live Well.
“New Zealand has the unique position of being one of the only developed countries that still relies on a land- based economy,” said Scott.
“There is so much positive research being conducted at Lincoln around food security, deforestation and even how sporting events can increase intercultural exchange and tolerance between nations.
“These scholarships encourage participants to get involved in all of these areas and utilise their studies to enhance their world positively.
“We are also looking for students who can tie their Lincoln University studies to this global challenge and explain how their degree will help them feed the world, protect the future and help people to live well,” explained Scott.
Applications for the Global Challenges Scholarship close on Aug 31.
For more information on the scholarship and requirements for international students, visit www. lincoln. ac. nz/ globalchallenges.
For more on Lincoln University and its programmes, go to www. lincoln. ac. nz or e- mail to International@ lincoln. ac. nz.